Door closure



Aug. 6, 1929. H, E, slPE 1,723,305

DOOR CLOSURE Filed July 25, 1927 Patented Aug. 6,1929.

UNITED STATES HARRY E. sun, on NEW ORK, N. Y.

DOOR CLOSURE.

Application filed July 25,

This invention relates to closure devices and particularly to devices of this class Tor use in connection with doors or other swinging members; and the object of the inven-' tion is to provide thedoor or door frame, either or both of them, with resilient strips on the free edge portion of the door and on that part of the door frame in connection with which the freeedge of the door operates to provide a secure lock or engagement of the door in connection with the door frame when in closed position and to resilientiy support the door in the door frame; a further object being to provide means involving a manually actuated member for releasing the door to pcrmitott' the opening thereof, said means engaging a metallic, rubher or combination metal and rubber strip flexibly supported to permit of its movement into operative and inoperative positions, said strip engaging a projecting portion on the other part of the door and door frame construction when. said parts are secured together; a further object being to provide means involving a lock structure cooperating with said strip for retaining the same in operative position; and with these and other objects in view, the invention consists in a device of the class and for the purpose specified, which is simple in construction, eflicient in use, and which is constructed as hereinafter described and claimed.

The invention is fully disclosed in the following specification, of which the accompanying drawing forms a part, in which the separate parts of my improvement are designated by suitable reference characters in each oi the views, and in which Fig. 1 is an outside view of the door of a motor vehicle, indicating one form of my in vention mounted in connection therewith.

Fig. 2 is a section on the line 22 of Fig. Ion an enlarged scale.

iig. 3 is a section on the line 33 of Fig.-

1 on an enlarged scale; and,

Figs. 4 to 9 inclusive are views similar to Fig. 2 but showing modifications.

In all of the several views in the accompanying drawing, 10 represents the door or swinging member, and 11 the door frame or that part of the door "frame in connection with which the free edge portion of the door operates. The door is hinged to the frame as seen at 12, in Fig. 1 of the drawing, and its free edge is provided with a pro ect1ng 1927. Serial No. 208,130.

flange 13 which overlaps the door frame 11.

As seen in Figs. 1 to 3 inclusive, the door frame 11 is provided longitudinally of its side face adjacent the side edge of the door 10 with a strip 14 of rubber,rubber and canvas or other suitable resilient material, said strip having at its outer edge an enlarged bead or inwardly extending flange 15. Another strip 16 is secured to the free side edge of the door 10 adjacent the inner face thereof, and the free end 17 of said strip is free to flex inwardly and outwardly with reference to the side edge of the door, andis normally under such tension as to flex' outwardly of the direction of the door frame and to engage the flange 15 to retain the door 10 in closed position. The strip 16 is also preferably composed of rubber, rubber and canvas or composition rubber, and may be reinforced in any desired manner to give strength and durability thereto.

The free end 17 of said strip has coupled therewitl'i, a plurality of rods 18 which extend into the door 10 and are coupled with one arm of bell-cranks 19 spaced vertically of said side of the door. The other arms of said bell cranks are coupled with an operat-' 2 ing rod 20 arranged vertically of the door, and with which the handle or knob structure 21 of the door is coupled as seen at 22, whereby the rotation of the knob in one direction will cause said bell cranks to rotate on their pivots, and draw the free ends 17 of the strip 16 in the direction of the door to release it'from engagement with the flange 15 in the operation of opening the door.

As above stated, the free edge of the strip 17 normally flexes outwardly and springs over the flange 15 in the operation of closing the door. The rods 18 are coupled with a vertical rod 17 which constitutes a part of the strip 16 or the free edge 17 thereof,

ing fromthe slamming of a door.

As seen in Fig. 3 of thedrawing, the lock bolt 23 is movable into engagement with the tree end 17 of the strip 16 which mi ht be termed a lock strip, when the door is in locked position. This prevents the operation of said lock strip to release or open the door inthe operation of the knob 21. The lock bolt 23 is controlled from the lock mechanism of the door in the usual manne In Fig. 4: of the drawing, I have shown a slight modification, wherein metall c strip 24 is substituted for the strip 16, said strip having a freely flexible end portion 25 with which the operating rods 18 are coupled. The free edge oft-he end portion 25 of the strip 24: engages the Frame 15 of the strip 14 secured to the door frame. Otheris idenwise, the structure shown in Fig. 4

tical with that shown in Fig. 3, being understood that the metallic strip 2a is substituted for the rubber strip 16.

In Fig. 5 or" the drawing, I have shown a modification wherein a strip 26 secured to the door frame and havin a beaded flange 27 at its outer edge, is provided at itsinner edge with a comparatively heavy stop wall 28, the strip 26 being preferably composed of'rubber or composition rubber, the same as the strip 14. In this construction, the metallic lock strip 29 is mounted in con cction with the door, and its free end portion is adapted to engage the flange 2"- and to be moved out of engagement therewith by a pull cord or cable 30 actuated from the han-' dle or handles 31 of the door 10. Associated with the strip 29 is a stop block or strip 32 arranged adjacent the inner face of the door 10 and adapted to cooperate with the part '28 of the strip 26 to check the inward movement of the door, and to aid in the resilient suspension or mounting of the door.

In Fig. 6 of the drawing, I have shown a strip 26 secured to the door frame, said strip being of the same structure as the st p 26 shown in Fig. 5 and having the lange 2? and enlarged stop portion 28; but, in this construction, a strip of rubber, composition rubber, or like resilient mate al is secured to the door 10 and is provided with an extending body portion 34 adapted to engage the enlargement 28 to limit the inward moveto engage the flange 27. Said lock strip has a flexible mounting in the strip 33 to permit of its disengagement witn the flange 2? by knob actuated means similar to that shown than into the door.

' substan a wherein a lock strip 35 similar to the strip 0 at its in er edge in connection with which the lock strip 35 operates. A lock bolt ll of the door engages the offset portion 37 on the strip 35" and the means for actuating or releasing the lock strip 35 in this con struction, extends into the door frame rather It will be understood, however, that the lock strip 35 may be rethrough means actuated by the knobs of the door and supported in the door.

In Fig. 8 of the drawing, I have shown another modification wherein a strip 42 is socured to the door frame and is provided with a its outer edge and with a stop wall or enlargement ell at its inner edge. A stripo is secured to the door and provided with a flexible tongue 46 adapted to t flange This structure is ily the same as tiat shown in Fig. drawing, e'rcept tiat the inner end '9 a5 is adapted stilre the enot the strip 42 to l S c limit the in novement of the door in the operation ling the same.

' 9 or". the drawing, I have shown .ilic strip supported in connection with the door frame, one edge or the strip being folded upon itself to form the irojecta8, and the other edge is folded upon it oil and at right a gles to the door frame to form a stop wail A rubber strip 50 is secured the door and provided with an enlarged inner portion 51 adapted to engage the wall a9 to limit the inward movement or" the door. The front end or said strip is provided with a flexible tongue or lock portion 52 which engages the flange 48 in securing the door in closed position.

From the foregoing, it will be apparent that my improved door locking construction may consist of rubber, composition rubber. or reinforced bodies of rubber secured to the adjacent of the door and door frame, or may consist of one metallic body and an other rubber body, cooperating to produce the desired result. The metallic body is arranged on either the door or door frame. and still further, the metallic body may be/supported in the resilient body, and retains its flexibility by virtue of such support to permit 01" its movement into dilterent positions.

all forms of construction, a resilient and cushion mounting and latch engagement oi the ooor in the door tram is provided to retain the door a a nst accidental openi .C 1. 2 or tile vision of a lock bolt actuated from a con-.

operative means employed, before the door can be opened. As previously pointed out, the operation of closing the door, even though the same may be slammed, is pro- I duced in a quiet and cushioned manner, eliminating noise, and preventing breakage to window panels, that may constitute part of the door structure.

It will also be understood that while I have shown and described my improved lock construction as applied to a motor vehicle door, that my invention is not necessarily limited in these respects, as the same may be applied to doors or swinging members of any kind or class, or any particular type of a closure wherein a locking or securing means is desired, it being understood that my lmproved lock or latch construction may be substituted and used for looks and latches of any kind or class and in the several uses thereof. Various other. changes in and modifications of the construction herein shown. and described, may be made within the scope of the appended claims, without departing from the spirit of my invention or sacrificing its advantages.v

Having fully described my invention, what I claim as new and desire to secure by Letters Patent, is

a 1. A resilient closure for retaining a movable member in connection with a stationary member, one of said I embers having a pro" jecting flange portion extending substantially throughout the length thereof, and the other of said members having a movable lock )art extendin substantiall throu hout the length of said member, and adapted to tensionally pass over said flange portion and engage'the same in securing the movable member to the stationary member and one of said members involving a body of rubber.

2. A resilient closure for retaining a movable member in connection with a stationary member, one of said members having a projeoting flange portion extending substantially throughout the length thereof, the other of said members having a movable lock part extending substantially throughout the length of the said member and adapted to tensionally pass over said flange portion and engage the same in securing the movable member to the stationary member and one of said members involving a body of rubber, and means for moving the entirety of said lock part out of engagement with said flange portion to permit of the disengagement of the movable member from said stationary member.

3. A closure for retaining a movable mom-- her in connection with a stationary member, one of said members having a projecting flange portion extending substantially throughout the length thereof, the other of said members having a movable lock part extending substantially throughout length of said member and adapted to'tensionally pass over said flange portion and engage the same in securing the movable member to the stationary member, means for moving the entirety of said. lock part out of engagement withsaid flange portion to permit of the disengagement of the movable member from said stationary member, and a key actuated lock bolt engaging said part to prevent the operation thereof by said last named means.

4. A closure for retaining a movable member in c mnection with. a stationary member,

one of said members having a projecting flange portion extending substantially throughoutthe length thereof, the other of said members having a movable lock part extending substantially throughout the length of said member and adapted to ten-- sionally pass over said flange portion and engage the same in securing the movable member to the stationary member, means for moving the entirety of said lock part out of engagement with said flange portion to permit of the disengagement of the movable member from said stationary member, a key actuated lock bolt engaging said part to prevent the operation thereof by said last named means, and at least one part of said closure constituting a body of resilient material.

5. A door closure comprising two parts, one of which is adapted to be secured to the door frame and the other to the door, one

of said parts having an elongated flange, and the other of said parts a freely flexible strip adapted to engage said flange to retain the door in closed position, said strip being angularly disposed with reference to the longitudinal plane of the door, one of said parts involving a body of rubber and means involving a manually actuated member for moving said strip into inoperative position to permit of the opening of the door.

6. A door closure comprising two parts, one of which is adapted to be secured to the door frame and the other to the door, one of said parts having an elongated flange, and the other of said parts a freely flexible strip adapted to engage said flange to retain the the ing a manualiy actuated member for mor ing said stri") into inoperative p sit-ion to the opening of the door, loch ed in the door and the J 1 cl: mechanism cooperat- 1. L .t or said io L aid strip to retain the sanie 101 ;osure comprising two parts,

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it -121 ieely nerd e d flange to r said strip .oor, means n- 1 iemher for erative 'PCSlillO V he V, l g the same in o rrae of th 9- ts e' a body or cias" described ips, one of which is be secured to ti T the other to t rubber, and means bodies on said A w v v 3 ward i io einent or non of closing the he combination with a door, of a latch strip involving a rubber body extend- '3 1' J1. J2, re 7 mg longitriume y or the ii e edge or the door and adap J. to oi and tensionaii 1 e i on the door @5133 Over 21- M, H mania :11 sec cios d 11. The combiua iwith a door, ot a la ch str ngitudinaiiy or the v 1 i u adopted to o r on 1 me in sec 0 in closer rd man L means [no G00" and in opera- "1 said strip for moving the same into inoperative position to permit of the opening 0t said door.

u of said door, and said strip including a body-or rubber.

3. The combination with a door, of a xtending longitudinally of the or the door adapted to enjnally pass over retaining 1 nher the door f ZHHG in securing the d or in closed position, manually operated ill-RES mounted in the door with said strip for moving the ierative position to permit of said door, said strip includrubber, and a key actuated V ounred in the door and cooperat- V with said strip to retain the same in ieclreC posit on.

The combination with the free edge portion a door and the adjacent part of frame, oi: means extending longiee edge portion of the or frame for couplin the door to prevent the opening an d ' inhination with the free edge and the adjacent part of frame, of means extending longii J of the free edge portion of the oil door frame for coupling the door oor irame to prevent the opening 16. A closi re and lock strip interposed between ad3acet races of members to be secured together,

sale strip being composed of ollShlOillllg material, and n anuaily operated and controlled means whereby said strip may be released in the separation of said membws.

nenibers HARRY E. SIPE.

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